come through
verb
came through; come through; coming through; comes through
1
: to do what is needed or expected
came through in the clutch
2
a
: to be expressed
a writer whose personality comes through clearly in her writing
b
: to be communicated
a message that came through loud and clear
With the press of a tiny button on the aid, sound comes through to people with impaired hearing with even greater clarity than can be heard by someone with normal hearing.—
Jane E. Brody
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms are coming through Indianapolis, amid a heat advisory.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
Reactions from clients, investors or job candidates often come through private channels.
—Justin Nassiri, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Part of that progress has come through a new kind of AI coaching.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 July 2025
Over 50,000 kids come through the program each year.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
Reactions from clients, investors or job candidates often come through private channels.
—Justin Nassiri, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Part of that progress has come through a new kind of AI coaching.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 July 2025
Over 50,000 kids come through the program each year.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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“Come through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20through. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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